Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Distorted perceptions of relationships can be dangerous for ...

Life is all about how you think. Success or failure, however you define them, will only amplify your thought processes, especially unhealthy patterns of thinking. Right behind your thoughts are ...

Intrusive thoughts can feel scary, isolating, and deeply unsettling—but they’re more common than you think. While they can be linked to conditions like OCD, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, they don’t ...

CBT thought records are practical tools for identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, enabling clients to shift toward healthier, more balanced perspectives. Therapists can incorporate them into ...